Just in case
After so many sad souls
died alone in hospitals
with Covid-19
Thought I’d get my affairs
in order
After all am at high risk
to get the Rona
My girls live out of state
No kin in Kentucky
Wanted to ease the load
of handling things for them.
Had to handle my mom’s
my brother-in-law and my
husband’s estates.
It’s no easy task when you’re
grieving so bad
Wanted to lighten the load.
Sent them both detailed emails.
Got-no response…
They didn’t want to Even…
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We never want to think about it.
I did the same thing!
Yes – scary times
Having the details to deal with must be an important part of grieving—no one is ever willing to do it first. Your poem made me feel you had written it to me.
You have captured the pathos of the parent wanting to be pragmatic and the kids not wanting to believe you won’t always be around.
Exactly! Thanks for wording it so eloquently!
I like that you leave us hanging. So true in so many ways.